Sales Intern

Excelligence - Das Institut für Personalentwicklung | Wissenschaftlich fundierte Trainings

. Proactively identify and reach out to new customers via email, phone, industry events, and trade shows .

Posted 10/11/2026internshipRemote • GermanyEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in customer outreach and lead generation through various channels, including email and phone. Possesses a structured working style and a willingness to engage in continuous professional development in sales.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Customer OutreachLead ResearchDigital Sales ProcessesSales Funnel ExpansionCold Calling

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Hard Skills

Lead ResearchDigital Sales ProcessesSales Funnel ExpansionMarket ResearchBusiness Administration

Soft Skills

Positive MindsetPerseveranceOpen PersonalityArticulate CommunicationIndependent Working Style

Industry Keywords

SalesCustomer ConsultationTrade ShowsVocational TrainingCommercial Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Proactively identify and reach out to new customers via email, phone, industry events, and trade shows
Conduct consultation calls with prospective new customers
Analyze the challenges and needs of prospective new customers
Support the development and implementation of digital sales processes
Develop digital sales channels to scale the sales process
Conduct lead research using software tools
Expand the sales funnel
Prepare, follow up on, and document conversations and key performance indicators
Collaborate as part of the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Residence in Germany
German citizenship
Completed vocational training or current enrollment in a degree program, for example in marketing, market research, economics, business administration, microeconomics/macroeconomics, communications, or business psychology
Alternatively, completed commercial training or an equivalent qualification
Positive mindset and perseverance
Initial professional experience in sales is desirable but not required
Comfortable interacting with people and no fear of making contact
Willingness to make cold calls by phone
Open and articulate personality
Interest in continuing to learn about and develop professionally in sales
Independent and structured working style with a hands-on mentality
Availability for 3–6 months; part-time work is also possible
Willingness to participate in team events and trade shows throughout Germany

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career opportunities and potential for a permanent position after the internship
Compensation based on prior knowledge and experience
Commissions
Opportunity to help shape an interesting business while learning a great deal
Use of mental coaching tools for personal development
Personal and professional development
In-house onboarding and training
External training programs
Excellent team spirit
100% remote work
Team events, such as a summer party